Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

high-and-mighty

Adjective
/haɪ ənd ˈmaɪti/
Definition
Having a superior or arrogant attitude; self-important.
Examples
  • She always acts so high-and-mighty, as if she’s better than everyone else.
  • The high-and-mighty manager rarely listens to his employees’ suggestions.
Meaning
The term ‘high-and-mighty’ refers to someone who behaves in a pompous or arrogant manner, often due to a perceived superiority over others.
Synonyms
  • Arrogant
  • Pompous
  • Conceited
  • Haughty
  • Self-important